CitiParks - Department of Parks & Recreation

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UPDATED DATE: Saturday, September 26th

Oliver Bath House is Open!

Check out our schedules and programming.

Fall Rec Center programming is now available

Check your local center's page for more information on their fall program offerings!

Summer Guide

CitiParks Summer Guide 2025

Our Parks

Explore Pittsburgh's diverse park system spanning 176 parks across nearly 3,800 acres. From iconic regional parks to community and neighborhood parks offering local amenities and green spaces, each park reflects Pittsburgh's rich history and natural beauty!

Recreation Centers

Discover Pittsburgh's year-round Community Recreation Centers offering sports, education, crafts, and leisure activities for all ages. Explore programs and facilities at your nearest center on our Rec Center Location and Hours page. Access fitness rooms for $5/month at select centers.

For Kids

The CitiParks team is constantly coming up with new programs to entertain and educate our youngest residents and their caregivers.
Looking for something fun to do in the summer? CitiParks has some ideas for you!

For Seniors

Discover resources for Pittsburgh's seniors. We look forward to welcoming you to our Healthy Active Living Senior Centers!

Special Events

Find details on our Special Events including the annual City of Pittsburgh Independence Day Celebration, Black History Month, Office of Special Events News and our Contact page.

Tennis

Discover CitiParks Tennis—a program for all skill levels! Enjoy year-round clinics and community associations at Frick, Highland, McKinley, Mellon, Schenley, and Allegheny Commons Parks, plus over 50 neighborhood locations.

Aquatics

Dive into Pittsburgh's aquatic activities! Explore the city's swimming pools, spray parks, and the historic Oliver Bath House. Learn about tags, fees, and lifeguard opportunities to make the most of your swim.

Outdoor Activities

Discover Pittsburgh's outdoor activities, from cycling and disc golf to skate parks and trails. Explore a range of options for outdoor fun, fitness, and adventure.

CitiSports

CitiParks CitiSports offers a variety of leagues for youth basketball, futsal, and high school basketball. Join us at Arlington Recreation Center for exciting sports opportunities.

Schenley Skating Rink

Enjoy family fun at Schenley Park's Ice Skating Rink! Our rink offers public skating sessions with a 300-person capacity, skate aids, and special events like Mascot Madness and Valentine's On Ice.

Our Greenways

A greenway is a permanently conserved, primarily passive open space that is stewarded primarily by the community and serves to benefit adjacent neighborhoods and the general public.

Park Permits

Discover the various permits offered by the Department of Public Works. Explore different permit options, available for payment by credit card, check, or money order.

CitiParks

Citywide events, neighborhood festivals and year-round recreational activities truly enhance the quality of life for the people of Pittsburgh - 365 days a year. Whether you are looking for a relaxing walk through a park or a challenging run through the streets, check out this website for ideas about how to spend your leisure time seven days a week.

To our sponsors and partners, we offer a sincere thank you for making this impressive array of CitiParks events and programs possible. We quite literally could not do it without you. Together, the Department of Public Works and CitiParks maintain nearly 3,800 acres of parkland across 163 parks for your enjoyment.

CitiParks Partners

The Allegheny Regional Asset District - RAD - invests in Allegheny County's quality of life through financial support of libraries, parks and trails, arts and cultural organizations, regional attractions, sports and civic facilities, and public transit. Founded in part to remove sole financial burden from the City of Pittsburgh for regional attractions, in RAD's nearly 28 years of public support, the five regional parks have received over $150 million in operating and capital grants. RAD is proud to play such a significant role in ensuring that our regional parks are safe and vibrant places for our communities to gather, explore, and be inspired.

The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy was founded in December 1996 by a group of citizens. A non-profit organization, the Parks Conservancy works closely with the City of Pittsburgh under an official public interest partnership agreement to restore and improve the city's park system to its full potential. To date, the Parks Conservancy has raised more than $130 million and completed more than 22 major park improvement projects. The Parks Conservancy works with thousands of volunteers and provides programming for more than 7,500 children annually. Learn more about our partners at the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy.